{"id":1153915,"url":"https://alion.io/job/unilever-junior-brand-manager-rajah","title":"Junior Brand Manager- Rajah","company":{"id":4977,"name":"Unilever","domain":"unilever.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/unilever","size_band":"1001-5000","is_staffing_agency":false,"is_intermediary":false,"ats_vendor":"Workday","truth_index":{"grade":"A","score":100,"open_postings":39,"ghost_share":0,"stale_share":0.026,"repost_share":0.026,"time_to_fill_p50_days":13,"computed_at":"2026-09-23T05:45:00Z"}},"role":"Marketing","role_family":"Marketing","seniority":"junior","employment_type":"full_time","work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["South Africa"],"countries":["ZA"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":{"min_usd":12500,"max_usd":28000,"period":"year","method":"role_seniority_country_remote_cell","sample_n":8},"experience_years_min":3,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-09-23T19:19:33Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-09-23","last_verified_at":"2026-09-24T01:18:34Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":0,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":0},"description":"Join us as: Junior Brand Manager - Rajah\nFunction: Marketing\nReports to: Rajah Senior Brand Manager\nScope: Local\nLocation: 61 Katherine Street\nTerms & Conditions: Full time\nFOODS SOUTHERN AFRICA\nOur vision is to be a world class value creating Foods business that delivers consistent category value, by providing affordable, deliciously nutritious foods, powered by trusted strong brands in every South African kitchen, every day.\nJOB PURPOSE\nUnilever is the place where you can bring your purpose to life with the work that you do - creating a better business and a better world. This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and passionate Junior Brand Manager to join the Foods team. We are looking for an independent thinker, with a can-do-spirit to be a part of the journey to unlock growth for this iconic brand. You will lead projects, develop through-the-line launch plans, manage activations, and implement impactful brand campaigns. If this is what you are looking for, then this role is just for you!\nWHAT WILL YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES BE\nSupport the development and execution of the brand growth strategy.\nLead and support innovation projects, including new product, pack and format opportunities.\nDevelop and execute integrated brand campaigns in partnership with creative and media agencies.\nManage marketing budgets and ensure effective delivery against agreed plans.\nSupport brand planning and translate consumer and market insights into actionable initiatives.\nIdentify opportunities to grow the core business while exploring future growth opportunities.\nManage and support the brand’s digital and eCommerce strategy.\nWork closely with cross-functional teams including Customer Development, Shopper Marketing, Supply Chain, Consumer & Market Insights, Research & Development and Finance.\nMonitor brand and business performance to inform decisions and identify growth opportunities.\nWHAT YOU WILL NEED TO SUCCEED\nExperiences & Qualifications\nDegree in Marketing, Business and / or Commerce\n3-5 years’ experience in FMCG or a related environment, with experience in Marketing, Brand Management and/or Digital Marketing\nSkills\nStrong ownership and growth mindset, with a proactive, self-starter approach.\nProject and innovation management, and business acumen\nStrong numeracy skills and budget management skills.\nAbility to deliver operationally, while thinking ahead of the long-term growth strategy\nCross-functional relationship management\nConsumer and customer focus - curiosity, ability to uncover relevant insights and translate these into actionable plans\nA strong passion for growing brands and delivering purpose-led marketing, with the consumer always top of mind\nUnilever behaviours\nCARE DEEPLY: We care deeply about how consumers experience our brands every day, everywhere; about our people’s growth and development and our impact on the planet. We care about our performance, to a point where it hurts when we don’t win. It is not just about being nice or avoiding honest conversations about performance and opportunity.\nFOCUS ON WHAT COUNTS: We ruthlessly prioritize what really, really matters, allowing us to do better on fewer things. We set clear and stretching goals and recognize maximum performance impact. It is not about reducing ambition or effort or running after the ‘new and shiny’.\nSTAY THREE STEPS AHEAD: We think boldly and creatively to make breakthroughs in performance. We are always curious and confident, anticipating and staying ahead of consumer needs and external trends to beat the competition. It is not taking our eye off the ‘here and now’.\n DELIVER WITH EXCELLENCE: We deliver everything we do with excellence and pace. We take personal ownership and hold each other to account - always finding a way to do what we’ve said we will do. It is not about analyzing the inevitable roadblocks, admiring the problem or tolerating mediocrity.\nUnilever is an equal opportunities employer and committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. We are intentional in employing the best talent that reflects the demographics of our country and which will help build representation of currently under-represented groups. We therefore invite applications from all candidates representing diversity of age, sex, disability, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief. When appointing potential candidates, the South African Employment Equity and Broad Based Black Economic Empowerment Legislation will be considered.\nWe are required by law to verify your ability to work lawfully in South Africa. If you are applying as a foreign national, please note that you may be requested to provide supporting documents supporting this.\nUnilever is an organisation committed to equity, inclusion and diversity to drive our business results and create a better future, every day, for our diverse employees, global consumers, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. At Unilever we are interested in every individual bringing their ‘Whole Self’ to work and this includes you! 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